Monthly Archives - August 2010
August 2010 Archives
Making memories in a brain-scanner
Science & TechnologyAugust 16, 2010
Deep in the fleshly, pink center of the human brain is an odd structure. It’s a sort of bent-over “Y” shape that fires into action to form new memories. The structure is called a hippocampus, and without it, you’d have amnesia.
Health center opens adolescent medicine clinic
Campus NewsAugust 16, 2010
A new clinic at the UC Davis Medical Center has opened in a push to confidentially serve the reproductive health care needs of youth and young adults in the Sacramento region.
Grow a passion for sustainable living in the EC Garden
FeaturesAugust 16, 2010
If learning how to grow your own food is an interest of yours, you need to look no further than the Experimental College (EC) Community Garden.
Gaels trump Aggies 3-0
SportsAugust 16, 2010
Last Saturday, the UC Davis women’s soccer team fell to Saint Mary 3-0 at Saint Mary Stadium in Moraga, Calif.
Davis invaded by influx of residential burglaries
City NewsAugust 16, 2010
Police are warning Davis residents about the unusual rise in burglaries this year. In the last month alone, reports show that the number for reported incidents have nearly tripled from last year.
Aggie Daily Calendar
FeaturesAugust 16, 2010
Monday: Linux Users’ Group of Davis Movie Showing: Patent Absurdity
A familiar face
Arts & CultureAugust 16, 2010
With each stroke, mold, flash or cut of linoleum, each piece of artwork on display in the current exhibition at The John Natsoulas Art Gallery is driven by creative minds empowering the art world through pure inspiration, history and activism.
Yolo County libraries receive thousands of dollars
City NewsAugust 9, 2010
Libraries in Yolo County have been awarded $28,890 in funds through the Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA). The funds were allocated by the California State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services during the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Women’s Soccer Preview
SportsAugust 9, 2010
Who to watch: Due to the departure of last year’s Big West scoring leader Rochelle VanBuskirk, the Aggies are going to have to find different ways to score. So far, coach Maryclaire Robinson is relying heavily on junior Rachel Kahn and senor Samantha Faber to provide key leadership.
Unitrans introduces revamped schedule to students, Davis riders
Campus NewsAugust 9, 2010
Last Monday Unitrans launched their new schedule for the 2010-2011 academic year, including a number of key changes, such as regular Sunday service for the first time ever.
UC president creates group to address issues of campus climate and inclusion
Campus NewsAugust 9, 2010
On June 16, UC President Mark Yudof named the 17 members that will comprise his UC Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture and Inclusion, the group tasked with determining effective methods for maintaining tolerance and inclusiveness across the UC system.
Yolo County suspends decision on KDVS tower
City NewsAugust 9, 2010
The decision to construct a 365-foot radio tower on a Yolo County landfill has been put on hold after a 3-2 vote by the county’s Board of Supervisors last Tuesday.
